Buying tickets online FEATURE

Using the web to buy theatre, concert, comedy or sports tickets isn't easy, and there are many pitfalls to purchasing tickets off the web. We give you a brief overview to ensure that you buy your tickets safely and securely.

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Using the web to buy tickets isn't easy, and it can be difficult to know what sites are trustworthy. But buying tickets online means you can save cash and time and secure peace of mind - knowing that you've bought you tickets securely and safely.

Whether you're looking for theatre tickets, concert tickets, comedy tickets, festival tickets or tickets for sports events, we'll walk you through the best way to buy tickets on the internet, meaning you can save money from the comfort of your home.

What are the advantages of buying online?

Aside from potentially saving you cash and saving you time, using the internet to purchase tickets means you may be able to browse seating details, specify preferred seats, find special offers and find lots more information on buying tickets online.

Where can I buy tickets online?

You can buy tickets online from most companies directly through their website. Venues and events promoters often have their own online shops or box offices, where you can use to buy tickets. Music artists often sell tickets direct from their own sites too.

Alternatively, venues or artists may use a third-party to sell their tickets, which they will link to from their website. Another way you can find tickets on the internet is through a broker, who may sell tickets from dozens or even hundreds of different events.

Who are these brokers?

Brokers do not represent the venue, event or promoter directly but may still sell tickets for those events. Brokers are worth investigating for online tickets for events where the primary supplier - the venue or organisation running the event - has run out of tickets.

Brokers may acquire their tickets through other sources, including season-ticket holders, people who have purchased tickets but cannot use them or in exchange for other services.

Will brokers charge more or less than the primary ticket supplier?

Brokers may charge more than primary suppliers, especially in cases where tickets are scarce. Larger brokers may charge a large premium on the tickets, making them significantly more expensive.

Can I buy tickets for gigs and events on Ebay?

Yes, people often sell tickets they have bought but cannot use online through Ebay and other online services. However, second-hand tickets bought online may be cheaper but may not be as safe to buy as buying tickets online as new as from a primary supplier or a broker.

How else can I buy tickets online?

Joining fan clubs or venue clubs can be great way to get access to online tickets before anyone else, potentially with discounts.

I'm desperate to buy some tickets for a gig but can't find any! How can the internet help me?

Browsing internet message boards or forums could be a good way to find people who have tickets to sell online.

For example, if you're looking for tickets for your favourite band or artist, try accessing online message boards relating to that artist. You may find someone who is willing to sell you tickets.

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